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'Failure, self-doubt and learning': The inside story of the NZ eight's Tokyo gold

The journey to Olympic gold was full of "failure, resilience, self-doubt and learning".

The Seven-Foot Fall Guy: The intriguing life of giant NZ-based journeyman boxer

Who is this giant journeyman heavyweight getting knocked out on NZ undercards?

Gregor Paul: Why the All Blacks should be very wary of the Wallabies

Opinion: It's fascinating to ponder why Aussies have such conviction in their own ability.

'We need growth': All Blacks coach explains squad selections for Bledisloe II

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has resisted the urge to wield the axe.

McKendry: Gatland situation couldn't have played out much worse for Chiefs

Opinion: McMillan must now become Gatland's assistant for the next two years.

How Facebook failed to stem racist abuse of England's football players

New York Times: As a new season begins, the hate continues.

Karen Nimmo: Mental health in sport - let's reopen crucial conversation

Clinical psychologist Karen Nimmo shares her insight on the pressure elite athletes face.

Gregor Paul: Why Beauden Barrett's struggles are proof NZ Rugby is right

OPINION: Somehow New Zealand Rugby has resisted what many said was inevitable.

Lionel Messi's move paints a dim portrait of modern football

New York Times: He could not stay where he wanted; few teams could afford him.

A memorable Olympics, but for the right reasons?

New York Times: The Olympics as a whole seemed like an oyster shell without a pearl.

Roundtable: The best and worst of the Tokyo Olympics

NZME's sports journalists look back at the best and worst of the Tokyo Olympics.

Q and A: 13 questions with All Black Rieko Ioane

Ioane on the Olympics, why he likes LeBron, and the growth spurt that changed everything.

Olympics end as they began: Strangely

New York Times: A round of lukewarm applause brought the Games to an end.

Dylan Cleaver: Twenty reflections on the weirdest Olympics

Dylan Cleaver reflects on the weirdest, most vital Olympics in modern history.

Phil Gifford: Six talking points from 'weird' All Blacks win

Phil Gifford lists six talking points from the All Blacks win over the Wallabies.

Gregor Paul: The major issue the All Blacks are struggling to fix

OPINION: This issue has reached the point of seemingly being endemic.

Andrew Alderson: NZ have added more to Olympics than just medals

A dose of sporting kotahitanga has been welcome over the past fortnight in Tokyo.

How the All Blacks rated in win over Wallabies

How the All Blacks rated in their 33-25 win over the Wallabies at Eden Park.